Beauty Quote by Jerome K. Jerome
““The chief beauty of this book lies not so much in its literary style, or in the extent and usefulness of the information it conveys, as in its simple truthfulness. ””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of the Book by Jerome K. Jerome, 1905
The work’s value comes from its honest, unembellished truth rather than style or information density.
In simple terms: Truthfulness outweighs style or data.
Seek honesty in writing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing critique
- literary analysis
- editing
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does truthfulness affect reader trust?
- When is style more vital than honesty?
Style and data can still be important for impact.